GORE Sealant Technologies ®

torquing recommendations

For reliable sealing of standard EN flanges EN

In order to achieve a reliable seal, it is essential that as much
surface pressure as possible is exerted. However, it is important Gasket Types
that the maximum permissible surface pressure Qsmax (see pro-
duct data sheet) and the torque recommendations of the flange
manufacturer are not exceeded. Our torquing recommendations
for customary standard flange types are listed below. Please
note that, if applicable, proof of tightness and strength (for ex-
ample as defined by EN1591-1) is to be documented by the user.

Installation Instructions
• choose the correct gasket size for the nominal diameter
and nominal pressure of the flange
• ensure that the sealing surfaces are clean, dry and free
of grease GORE® Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800)
• position the gasket so that it is exactly at the center of
the flange (use the position of the bolts to help you)
• lubricate the bolts, nuts and washers well
• first tighten the nuts so that they are finger-tight, then apply
the torque in a star pattern sequence by means of three
incremental adjustments:
1st adjustment: 30 %
2nd adjustment: 60 %
3rd adjustment: 100 %
4th adjustment: check all bolts in a circular sequence,
retorquing where necessary.
GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing

Please consult the latest FSA/ESA* guidelines for more details

on installation. These are available on request.

* FSA, Fluid Sealing Association/ESA, European Sealing Association e.V.

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torquing recommendations

GORE® Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800)

GORE® GR Sheet Gasketing EN
Bolt Torque
PN6 PN10 PN16 PN25 PN40
DN Nm ft-lbs Nm ft-lbs Nm ft-lbs Nm ft-lbs Nm ft-lbs
10 20 10 35 30 35 30 35 30 35 30
15 20 10 35 30 35 30 35 30 35 30
20 20 10 35 30 35 30 35 30 35 30
Steel flanges

25 20 10 35 30 35 30 35 30 35 30
32 40 30 90 70 90 70 90 70 90 70
40 45 30 90 70 90 70 90 70 90 70
50 45 30 90 70 90 70 90 70 90 70
65 65 50 90 70 90 70 90 70 90 70
80 130 100 90 70 90 70 90 70 90 70
100 130 100 90 70 90 70 170 130 170 130
125 90 70 110 80 100 70 300 220 300 220
150 90 70 180 130 170 130 300 220 300 220
200 120 90 190 140 170 130 320 240 430 320
250 120 90 170 130 300 220 440 320 600 440
300 180 130 170 130 300 220 440 320 600 440

Torque values require: Torque Estimation Conditions:

• Use of well lubricated bolts, Grade 5.6 or better
• Use of any available gasket thickness
• Installation practices that follow Fluid Sealing Association
(FSA/ESA) guidelines
• Gasket dimensions per EN1514-1 Form IBC
• Flange dimensions per EN 1092-1 Type 11 Form B
• For the applicable pressure please perform
knowledgeable calculation.
• Suggested torque values are based on best practices.
In general, 70% bolt yield is targeted.
• Friction Factor μ = 0.12 (Nut Factor K = 0.15)
• Follows Gore global torque estimation method.
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torquing recommendations

GORE® Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800) EN

Bolt Torque
Glass-lined steel flanges

DN bolts Nm ft-lbs
25 4x M12 30 20
32 4 x M16 50 40
40 4 x M16 60 40
50 4 x M16 80 60
65 4 x M16 95 70
80 8 x M16 65 50
100 8 x M16 70 50
125 8 x M16 85 60
150 8 x M20 120 90
200 8 x M20 165 120
250 12 x M20 130 100
300 12 x M20 150 110

Torque Values Require: Torque estimation conditions:

• Use of well lubricated bolts, Grade 5.6 or better
• Use of any available gasket thickness
(recommended: 6mm (1/4”))
• Installation practices that follow Fluid Sealing Association
(FSA/ESA) guidelines
• Gasket dimensions per EN1514-1 Form IBC with reduced
inner diameter according to Gore specification.
• Flange dimensions per DIN 2873, PN10
• For the applicable pressure please perform knowledgeable
calculation.
• Suggested torque values are based on best practices.
In general, 20MPa average gasket stress is targeted.
• Friction Factor μ = 0.12 (Nut Factor K = 0.15)
• Follows Gore global torque estimation method.
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torquing recommendations

GORE® Universal Pipe Gasket (Style 800) EN

Bolt Torque
DN Nm ft-lbs
25 15 10
32 25 20
Plastic flanges

40 30 20
50 40 30
65 50 40
80 30 20
100 35 25
125 45 30
150 60 40
200 85 60
250 65 50
300 75 60

Torque Values Require: Torque estimation conditions:

• Use of well lubricated bolts, Grade 5.6 or better • Gasket dimensions per EN1514-1 Form IBC
• Use of any available gasket thickness • Flange dimensions per EN 1092-1 Type 11 Form B (sealing
surfaces)
• Installation practices that follow Fluid Sealing Association
(FSA/ESA) guidelines • For the applicable pressure please perform knowledgeable
calculation.
• Suggested torque values are based on best practices.
In general, 10MPa average gasket stress is targeted.
• Friction Factor μ = 0.12 (Nut Factor K = 0.15)
• Follows Gore global torque estimation method.

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